Summit, Indiana facts for kids

A summit can mean a few different things! Most often, it refers to the highest point of a mountain or hill. Think of reaching the very top – that's the summit! But "summit" can also mean a very important meeting between leaders, like a "world leaders' summit" where they discuss big global issues.

Places are often named after things that are important to them, like their geography or a significant event. In the United States, especially in the state of Indiana, you'll find several places named Summit. These places might have been named because they were on a high point of land, or perhaps they were a meeting place for early settlers.

Summit Places in Indiana

When you see a name like "Summit" used for different towns or areas, it means there are multiple places with the same name. To avoid confusion, people often add the county name to tell them apart. Here are some of the places called Summit in Indiana:

Summit, DeKalb County

This Summit is located in DeKalb County, Indiana. DeKalb County is in the northeastern part of Indiana.

Summit, Greene County

You can find this Summit in Greene County, Indiana. Greene County is located in the southwestern part of the state.

Summit, Hendricks County

Another Summit is in Hendricks County, Indiana. Hendricks County is just west of Indianapolis, the state capital.

Summit, LaPorte County

This Summit is in LaPorte County, Indiana, which is in the northern part of Indiana, close to Lake Michigan.

Summit, Tippecanoe County

There was also a place called Summit in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. This area is now part of the city of West Lafayette, Indiana. Tippecanoe County is in west-central Indiana.